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The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > story > opinion > letters > 04/10/2026 > drag-ban-ohio > 89521584007

Drag queens insult Ohio women like me. It isn't harmless satire. | Letters

2+ hour, 27+ min ago  (467+ words) Re "Banning Geraldine," April 5: The letter to the editor worried about the demise of the "greatest comic minds" as a result of Ohio's ban on drag shows was perplexing. The ban, it should be emphasized, is for those under 18. First,…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > story > sports > college > football > 03/31/2026 > treveyon-henderson-social-media-post-jaden-ivey-mike-vrabel > 89401535007

Tre Veyon Henderson receiving backlash for social media repost about Jaden Ivey

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (495+ words) Former Ohio State football running back Tre Veyon Henderson is receiving backlash online for his recent social media posts on X. Henderson, a standout with the NFL's New England Patriots after being drafted in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft,…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > story > news > politics > state > 03/25/2026 > ohio-lawmakers-want-to-ban-drag-shows-deemed-obscene > 89302697007

Ohio House passes bill to criminalize drag shows deemed 'obscene"

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (308+ words) Ohio may soon restrict certain drag shows to bars and nightclubs. The Ohio House voted 63-30 March 25 to pass House Bill 249, which would criminalize performances anywhere but adult entertainment facilities if they're deemed obscene or harmful to children. It also changes…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > story > news > local > 03/25/2026 > columbus-joins-seattle-lawsuit-of-trump-administration-over-grant-cuts > 89317910007

Columbus joins lawsuit of Trump over anti DEI, transgender efforts

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (138+ words) The Columbus Dispatch Columbus joins lawsuit of Trump over anti DEI, transgender efforts Columbus is joining other cities to sue President Donald Trump's administration over millions in federal funding and what City Attorney Zach Klein calls Trump's illegal executive orders…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > picture-gallery > opinion > 03/23/2026 > photo-of-anisa-love-corey-williams-columbus-ohio > 89289524007

Photo of Anisa Love, Columbus drag queen and activist Corey Williams

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (13+ words) The Columbus Dispatch...

Register-Guard
dispatch. com > story > news > local > 02/11/2026 > eugene-lavender-network-lgbtqia-community-center > 88613166007

Eugene's LGBTQIA+ community center opens, providing a permanent safe space

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (91+ words) Eugene's LGBTQIA+ community now has its first permanent home with the opening of The Lavender Network on Willamette Street. Eugene's LGBTQIA+ community center opens, providing a permanent safe space February weather in Eugene leans grey, but rainbows were all around…...

Detroit Free Press
dispatch. com > story > news > education > 02/23/2026 > what-we-know-about-doj-look-into-three-state-schools-lgbtq-teachings > 88778732007

Michigan school districts eyed by DOJ for LGBTQ curriculum: What we know

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (630+ words) The U. S. Department of Justice has announced it is investigating three Michigan school districts surrounding their LGBTQ+ curriculum and policies regarding transgender students. Here's what we know about the investigations and how education leaders and school districts are responding. The Detroit…...

dispatch. com
dispatch. com > story > news > politics > 02/10/2026 > ohio-bill-protects-parents-who-reject-childs-gender-identity > 88595505007

Ohio bill would protect parents who reject child's gender identity

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (117+ words) Ohio lawmakers introduced a bill to protect parents who reject their child's gender identity from losing custody. Critics call it 'blatantly transphobic.'. .. Ohio bill would protect parents who reject child's gender identity If the bill becomes law, social workers, teachers…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > press-release > story > 141387 > lgbtq-youth-shares-journey-from-misdiagnosis-to-healing-in-new-sarasota-mental-health-series

LGBTQ+ Youth Shares Journey from Misdiagnosis to Healing in New Sarasota Mental Health Series

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (476+ words) LGBTQ+ youth shares journey from misdiagnosis to healing at new Sarasota mental health series launching January 31 at Harvest House. SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2026 /EINPresswire. com/ " On their 21st birthday, Jill Payne heard their core self speak for the first time:…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > press-release > story > 133690 > save-the-date-policy-and-media-leaders-convene-for-monthly-breakfast-briefing-on-faith-culture-and-public-affairs

SAVE THE DATE* Policy and Media Leaders Convene for Monthly Breakfast Briefing on Faith, Culture, and Public Affairs

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (446+ words) Jenny Nohelty from The Washington Policy Institute shared, "We are working together and harnessing our combined knowledge, faith, and convictions to provide valuable information on pressing faith issues to implement necessary changes for the betterment of society, both locally and…...